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#262 CD 113 "Braille." Dark opaque purple.

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#262     CD 113     Raised dots.     Dark semi-opaque purple.

Milky opaque impurities are present throughout the glass, creating an overall semi-opaque effect.

 Known as the “Braille” due to the resemblance of the raised dots on the skirt looking similar in appearance to Braille.  To the best of our knowledge, all were found in western Canada, including eastward into the province of Alberta.  

Until a couple years ago, it was generally believed that these colorful communication insulators were produced in Canada.  Research by collector David Bethman revealed that some were produced at the Anacortes Glass Company in Anacortes, Washington.  It is possible some may have been made in the Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada area, prior to Anacortes going into business.  This is however, just speculation. 

Exceptionally nice condition for this damage prone style, having only two drip points partially flaked. 

Notice the tiny drip points on the tips of the regular drip points!  Amazing they are still intact!